I m in ClubMed!!

Date : Saturday, March 24, 2007 Time : 11:58 PM

Hihi.. Guess where m I now??

HOT HOT HOT! I m in sizzling hot Ria Bintan ClubMed =) Muahaha...

For the uninitiated, let me give you a bit of background on this concept village resort. Clubmed actually started off as a French corporation, which is seen by many as the pioneer of the all-inclusive-resort. Each resort provides an extensive list of services and activities in one single package. This includes lodging, food & beverages, use of facilities, sports activities, games, and shows. ClubMed staff are called "GOs," or gentils organisateurs (gentle organisers). Clients are "GMs," or gentils membres (gentle members). The resort is known as a village. The resort manager is called the chef de village (village chief). The unique feature of Club Med is that the GOs and GMs play, dine, drink, and dance together every day and night. Grand spread of Buffet dining (usually on tables of eight, mixing GMs and GOs), daytime sport tuition and evening show with extensive audience participation are part of the holiday experience.Ria Bintan which is 55 mins away from SG, has now become a popular vacationing style and a conveninet getaway for S'porean or tourist from all over the world.

This is my first visit to Bintan and also my first visit to a Club Med property. The experience is definitely enjoyable and memorable. Upon arriving at the village, you will first greeted with a warm welcome by the staff and given a bracelet which is good for free drinks and bar food throughout your stay. At Club Med, guests choose how they spend their day. You can fill up your schedule with action packed sports and adventure, or you can simply lie on the beach staring out onto the breath taking turquoise surf. I, myself, opted for some adventure. After grabbing some snacks, i headed straight to a good squash game. Then came lunch with a wide variety of food to choose from. After a short rest, did some Pilates in the fitness centre before lounging on the beach. Bintan Beach, which fronts Club Med, is almost heaven-like. The waves are nothing like I've seen and the color of the sea is in mesmerising turquoise color. When lounging got a bit too dull soon, and I bravely took up trapeze. This is one my most memorable experiences. I was so nervous as I waited in line for my turn to attempt my first try hanging in the air! The tension was greater when i was told to climb up to a vertical stair of approx. 2 floor high. When came my turn, I reached out and grabbed hold of the bar, almost hanging off the edge of the platform. I was a bit shocked at the speed in which I glided toward the other end of the trapeze. I did my flip (fail =P) and landed comfortably on the net. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should enjoy while at Club Med. I felt like a kid again. Watmost, the quantity of exercising was almost equal to all the activities i did for the past year, haha.. another step towards my slimming goal! Then.. its time for some swimming b4 dinner.

The performance put up by the GOs after dinner was awesome!! The Circus theme really live up to its name.

I esp love the part put up by the kids from mini club. It must be a fun experience for them kids! For couples with kids, Clubmed provided both activities for the adults and the kids. One can hv some hanky panky rolling good time, rekindle the passion of love while leaving the kids in the good hands of them GOs. At the end of the day, you will be surprised at the excellent performance the young kids put up. How the hell they managed to learn all the tricks within a day! The nite was still young! A Surprise pool party was held outdoor.

Unveiled by a fireworks show followed by free-flow of champagne and desserts, tete a tete among the couples and mingling ard with the GOs and other GMs. Then we were ushered to 'Bagus Bar' for lucky draw, magic show AND there you shaky bum - welcome to the dancefloor!Whew!! Best if you can come down to experience it, Shall tell u more abt my adventures tmr. Nite, cheers!